Horticulture

The horticulture course we follow has been designed to allow pupils to develop their practical skills as well as develop their understanding of the Horticultural industry, techniques and practices.

By studying this course pupils will be prepared for their next steps in education or training, whether it is within the industry or elsewhere. This is done by:

Empowering pupils to take responsibility for their plot and for looking after their plants

Giving them real life problems to solve, the results of which will be left in legacy within the school

Be one step ahead when entering the horticulture industry, where there is a skills shortage.

Pupils have five one hour lessons per fortnight. Four of these lessons are practical in nature, whilst one is classroom based. The practical lessons take place in our specialist area that has been developed on the school site, including a polytunnel, raised beds and greenhouse.

Throughout the horticulture course we develop our students’ enterprise skills by making and selling horticultural related products including hanging baskets and seedlings. To foster and develop such skills is vital to ensure our pupils can compete into today’s society, as well as the pupils getting a sense of satisfaction and making a profit.

About Sir William Romney’s

Situated in Tetbury, Sir William Romney’s School serves the South Cotswolds and Stroud areas. The school is a small academy for 11-16 year old students. We provide a safe and caring environment, ensuring that our students flourish and achieve their full potential.

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